Plastic containers can contain PFAS -- and it's getting into food Date: March 7, 2023 Source: University of Notre Dame Summary: Researchers are adding to their list of consumer products that ...

Plastic is a common American household item, found in everything from TV dinner trays and takeout containers, to cooking and eating utensils. In November 2020, new research showed that black ...

If you’ve ever unloaded a dishwasher and found everything sparkling dry, except for that one plastic container still clinging to a puddle of water, well, you’re not alone.

Scientists say more should be done to tackle the growing environmental impact of takeaway food containers. A new study estimates there are 2025 million takeaway containers per year being used in ...

When you gift yourself leftovers the next day, microwave the food in a microwave-safe bowl or container, like one made of glass, ceramic, or porcelain. (Remember: No metal in your science oven.) ...

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. I’ve used plastic containers to heat food in the microwave for years. I bet plenty of ...

Before sending containers on their way, workers at the port of departure sometimes fumigate cargo boxes with pesticides, especially if the container is loaded with food, animal feed, or timber.

This post was originally published by Hakai Magazine.. They had no idea the shipping container was full of toxic gas. But mere moments after opening it, the two workers began to feel the effects.